CACR 23 (2016): relating to the warning of biennial meetings. Providing that the selectmen are not required to be present to receive the votes.

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CACR 23 (2016)

relating to the warning of biennial meetings. Providing that the selectmen are not required to be present to receive the votes.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held public hearings on January 26, 2016 and February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 169–164. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. The bill died on the table when the session ended on July 27, 2016, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
  • February 2, 2016, 12:45 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 169, nays 164, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Election Law
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB308
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 12:45 PM LOB 308
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 3, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-7; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass: MF RC 169-164 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Lay on Table (Rep. Shurtleff): MA VV 03/09/2016
  • July 27, 2016: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 11 (2018): relating to elections. Providing that a majority of selectmen shall be present at certain polling places.

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